Addressing the mental health needs of children affected by HIV in Rwanda: validation of a rapid depression screening tool for children 7-14 years old

• Main Authors: Agnes Binagwaho (Author), Eric Remera (Author), Alice Uwase Bayingana (Author), Darius Gishoma (Author), Kirstin Woody Scott (Author), Madeline Goosman (Author), Eliza Campbell (Author), Mawuena Agbonyitor (Author), Yvonne Kayiteshonga (Author), Sabin Nsanzimana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Depression in children presents a significant health burden to society and often co-exists with chronic illnesses, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Research has demonstrated that 10-37% of children and adolescents living with HIV also suffer from depression. Low-and-mi...